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Arbor Flush DC
Installation Instructions
and Owners Manual
Customer Service
Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (PST)
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Safety Instructions and Warnings .....2
Fan Installation ..........................................4
Control Installation and Wiring ..........7
Troubleshooting ......................................12
Maintenance ............................................14
Warranty......................................................15
Models: ARB-FM–XX–XX–XX–XX(X)–XX
Net Weight of Fan: 13.0 lbs (5.9 kgs)
V2020/08

Safety Instructions and Warnings
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Please read all safety instructions prior to installing your ceiling fan
and save this document for future reference. If you are in doubt with
any of the information provided, we recommend that you consult
or hire a qualified electrician to install your outlet box and ceiling fan.
If you have any questions or difficulty installing your fan,
call Modern Fan Co customer service at [phone].
Note: This fan is rated and marked as “Suitable for use in Damp Locations.”
This fan is suitable for installation in locations protected from weather and subject
to moderate degrees of moisture, such as some basements, barns, cold storage
warehouses, and similar locations, and also partially protected locations such as under
canopies, marquees, roofed open porches, and similar locations. This is not rated,
nor intended for use in applications classified as Wet Locations.
WARNING
Circuit Breaker
POWER OFF
Warning – To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal
injury please observe the following:
Mount fan to outlet box marked “Acceptable for Fan Support” and use
mounting screws provided with the outlet box. Note: Most outlet boxes
commonly used for light fixtures are not acceptable for fan support and may
need to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
Prior to installation or servicing always disconnect the power by turning off the
circuit breakers to the outlet box and associated wall switch location. If you
cannot lock the circuit breaker in the off position, securely fasten a prominent
warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
Do not bend the blade brackets when installing the blades, balancing the
blades, or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between
rotating fan blades.
Disconnect the electrical supply circuit to the fan before installing light kit.
Do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device other than one
provided or approved by the manufacturer.
This fan must be installed with an isolating wall control/switch.
All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes
ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a qualified electrician.
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have
any questions contact the Modern Fan Co at [phone].
Use only Modern Fan Co replacement parts.

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Installation Preparation
Make sure the installation
site you choose allows the
fan blades to rotate without
any obstruction. Allow a
minimum clearance of 7 feet
(2.1 meters) from the floor
to the blades and 30 inches
(76 cm) from the wall to the
end of the blades.
Your new ceiling fan
will require a grounded
electrical supply line of
120 volts AC, 60 Hz,
15 amp circuit. The outlet
box must be securely
anchored and capable of
withstanding a load of
35 lbs (15.9 ww kg).
WARNING
WARNING
Flat Ceiling Mount Angled Ceiling Mount
If you are using an outlet box for wall control installation, the
wires coming from the wall control must be grounded using the attached green wire.
After making wire connections, the wires should be spread apart with the grounded
conductor and the equipment-grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box and
the ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet box.
The splices after being made should be turned upward and pushed carefully up
into the outlet box.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following conditions: (1) the device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
WARNING
Control Installation and Wiring
Fan Location
Minimum of
7 feet (2.1m)
Minimum of
30 inches (76 cm)
Support Structure
Ceiling
Outlet Box
(required)
Ceiling
Outlet Box
(required)

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Fan Installation
Remove and identify contents of carton.
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Instructions
Tools Needed
A stepladder, Phillips
head screwdriver and a
wire stripper
blades mounting plate
bottom
cap
fan body
receiver
remote
handset
(optional)
balancing
kit
hardware
package
wall
control
(optional)
hex key
(for blade
screws)
isolation
cover
Optional Light Kit parts:
Hardware Package (close up):
screw packLED board
glass
diffuser
light
plate
IMPORTANT: The included canopy receiver must be installed and paired
with the wall or remote control components (see page 10). Third party fan
controls may not be used with this product. Connecting this fan to line voltage
without the canopy receiver will damage the motor and void your warranty.
mounting
hardware
wire
nuts
canopy
screws
blade
screws
blade
screw
washers

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WARNING
See Page 2-3
POWER OFF
Circuit Breaker
Using the existing screws provided with your junction box, secure the mounting
plate to the ceiling junction box. Junction box must be visibly marked as “Acceptable
for Fan Support.” It is recommended that the flat washers and lock washers from the
hardware pack be used for added security. Electrical supply wires should remain
accessible through the center hole in mounting plate. Lift fan toward ceiling to
suspend from mounting plate using security cable loop and washer hook.
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secure mounting
plate
suspend fanloop security
cable

Fan Installation (continued)
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WARNING
See Pages 2-3
POWER OFF
Circuit Breaker
Identify control components from control package/s (see Step 1).
In addition to a receiving unit, your fan may have been ordered with a wall control
(transmitter), a handheld remote control (transmitter) or both.
Insert receiving unit into the top of the fan body and
make wire connections according to wire colors,
labels and diagram above. All ground wires must be
connected as shown in diagram. If ordered, install
wall control into wall box. If ordered with a remote
control only, the power to the ceiling box should be
connected through a simple On/Off switch leg.
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Wiring Diagram
red motor 1
blue for optional light
white for optional light
antenna
purple motor 2
white
black
gray motor 3
green ground wires
receiving
unit
A/C power in (neutral)
A/C power in (load)
wall
switch
green (ground)
fan or
fan and
light
Note: The wall control is designed for control of a single fan only. Do not connect
multiple fans to a single wall control. To control multiple fans together, the remote
handset (in combination with a standard on/off switch) may be used. Contact
Modern Fan customer service for additional guidance.

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Once wire connections are completed, lift fan body and carefully align collar
with ceiling plate. Tabs on ceiling plate should seat into channel on inside of
fan collar. Rotate fan so that set screw holes on fan body align with set screw
holes on ceiling plate. Take care to not pinch or damage internal wires.
Insert and firmly tighten three canopy screws from hardware pack.
Note: Do not tighten down set screws until all three are partly screwed in.
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WARNING!! Power must be disconnected at circuit
breaker prior to any contact with electrical wires.
mount fan
to plate
secure with
canopy screws

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Fan Installation (continued) WARNING
See Pages 2-3
POWER OFF
Circuit Breaker
Insert a blade screw and washer from the hardware pack through the center blade
hole and position under the motor so that the screw is aligned with the “center”
hole position of any group of three screw holes. Using the large hex key from the
hardware pack, secure blade to motor, but do not over tighten. Repeat for the two
outside screw positions on blade one. Follow the same steps for the second and
third blade. Once all blade screws and washers are in place, gently tighten all
screws with the hex key.
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If your fan was ordered with the optional LED light,
skip to Step 7. Otherwise, align threaded rod in
bottom cap with center hole on bottom hub.
Rotate until threaded rod hits resistance against
hub plate. There is no need to over tighten or
apply excessive torque.
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If your fan was ordered with the optional LED light, begin by identifying all parts
(see Step 1), then follow steps (a) through (d).
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(a) Remove bottom hub plate held
by three screws shown here.
This will access light kit lead wires
and 2-pin connector. Set aside
screws for step (b).
(b) Position light plate so that the
three recessed screw holes are
aligned with screw posts on center
hub. Light kit lead wires and 2-pin
connector must be routed though
center hole of light plate. Use three
screws from step (a) to fasten
light plate in place.
(c) Feed light kit lead wires and
2-pin connector through center
hole of LED board and carefully
insert into 2-pin block. Gently
push any excess wire behind light
plate and position LED board over
screw holes on light plate. Align
screw holes on isolation cover with
notches in LED board and screw
holes in light plate. Use pan head
screws to secure isolation cover
and LED board to light plate.
(d) Align slots in glass diffuser with
studs on inside edge of light plate,
press up and gently rotate securely
into place. There is no need to
forcefully over tighten glass diffuser.
2-pin connector
secure cover
and board
align board w/ holes
WARNING!! Power must be disconnected at circuit
breaker prior to any contact with electrical wires.
light kit screw pack

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8 Wall controls and remote handsets communicate with the canopy receiver using
radio frequency transmission. Each device (wall control and remote handset)
is factory set to a unique channel to avoid unwanted interference with other fans
installed nearby. A receiver can be paired with up to two devices (wall control +
remote handset or two remote handsets). To pair a wall control or remote handset,
proceed as follows:
(a) Remove face plate of wall control and/or battery cover of remote handset.
Place battery (included) into wall control and/or remote handset as shown here.
(b) With the breaker switched to the on position, turn power on at the wall control
(bottom of control face). If your fan was ordered with a remote control only,
turn power on at the on/off wall switch. If your fan is installed without a switch leg,
you will need to use the breaker as your primary power switch for device pairing.
(c) Within 1-minute of turning power on, press and continuously hold the
Fan Off button on your wall control (or remote control) for approximately
5-seconds. Upon successful pairing, the fan blades will move slightly back-
and-forth. If installed with a light, the light will also turn on and then off.
(d) Repeat the pairing process with second device if you ordered your fan with
both the wall control and a remote handset.
Control Pairing
Fan Installation (continued) WARNING
See Pages 2-3
POWER OFF
Circuit Breaker
face plate battery cover
Control Pairing Quick Reference:
(a) Place batteries in control.
(b) Power cycle the fan (switch power off, then on)
(c) Press and hold fan off button until paired (approx. 5 seconds)
(d) If applicable, repeat for next controller (wall or remote)

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9
10
This fan operates with a micro-controller (enclosed in the canopy receiver) which
regulates fan speed, fan direction and light function. After sending any operational
command to your fan, wait several seconds before re-sending the same command
or sending a new command.
The wall control and remote handset provide six numbered speeds (1 lowest to
6 fastest). Press and release any numbered speed button and wait for your fan to
ramp up to the selected speed. At initial start up, the blades may move back-and-
forth or vibrate before transitioning to smooth rotation.
With the fan running at any speed, the Reverse button can be used to change
the direction of rotation (and airflow) for summer or winter operation. Allow
adequate time for the fan to come to a complete stop and restart in the opposite
direction. The fan will return to the same speed at which it was operating prior
to the Reverse button being used. Alternatively, you can leave your fan in the
summer (downward) airflow setting and simply set it to a low speed for winter use.
This method will also achieve effective de-stratification (recirculation) of warmer
air trapped at the ceiling level.
Pressing the Fan Off button will stop rotation of the fan but allow continued
operation of the light if installed.
If your fan is equipped with a light, pressing and releasing the light button will
turn the light On or Off. Pressing and holding the light button will initiate progress
through the dimming cycle, increasing or decreasing brightness depending on
where the light was last set. To de-activate this dimming function, move the dip
switch (located under the face plate on the wall control or under the battery cover
on the handset) from Dto O.
Switching power off at your wall control (if installed) or with an on/off switch
(when ordered with remote handset only) will turn the fan motor and light off.
The canopy receiver has a “memory” function which will return the fan and light to
the previous setting when power is turned back on. The wall control and remote
handset buttons will have no effect when power is Off.
The rotor and motor of your fan have been dynamically tested and balanced
during manufacturing and production. In addition, the blades have been matched
to the nearest gram to ensure well balanced operation. Furthermore, a blade
balancing kit has been included with your fan. Please refer to the instructions
packaged with the balancing kit should your fan require additional balancing.
Fan and Light Operation
Fan Balancing

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Troubleshooting
Fan (or light) not responding to hand-held remote or wall mounted RF signal...
• Check that all wire connections are secure and made as instructed.
• Verify that power is on and reaching the receiver (using a voltmeter).
• Review and repeat pairing instructions (see page 10).
• Be sure to firmly press the center area of the buttons on you handset or wall control.
• Verify that batteries are installed with proper polarity as indicated inside battery cover.
Blades don’t turn...
• Verify that the required receiving unit has been installed and wire connections have
been made according to the installation instructions.
• Verify that there are no physical obstructions preventing motor & blades from spinning
(push blades by hand to confirm that they spin freely).
• Confirm power has been turned on at circuit breaker and wall switch.
Light doesn’t work in the on position...
• Check wire connections at ceiling and wall control.
• Confirm that LED wire leads and terminal block is properly connected to LED board.
Please read all installation instructions carefully. After reviewing the following
troubleshooting tips, if you are unable to solve a problem with the installation or operation
of you fan, please contact customer service for additional assistance.
IMPORTANT: Do not return a fan or fan parts without first contacting us
for troubleshooting assistance.
If we are unable to resolve a problem over the phone, a replacement fan or part will be
provided and a prepaid shipping label will be issued for returning the defective product.
Returns cannot be accepted without a Company issued return label.
For the return of non-defective, un-installed merchandise, please contact your dealer.
Often, noises such as ticking or humming can be caused by loose parts or structural
factors in the ceiling. Please double check that all screws and parts are firmly tightened,
including the outlet box from which the fan is hung. Next, review the troubleshooting
tips listed below.
As stated in the warranty, Modern Fan Co. is not liable for costs incurred related to
installation labor or equipment. Be sure to test all functions of your fan, and if need be,
contact customer service while your contractor/electrician is still on site.
Troubleshooting Checklist

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Fan wobbles...
• Make sure hanging bracket and mounting hardware at ceiling is secure and firmly
fastened.
• Be sure ridge in hanging bracket is seated in the half-ball slot.
• Check that stopper screw (or stopper pin) and set screws are firmly tightened where
down rod is attached to the fan body.
• Remove and reinstall two blades in opposite positions.
• Use blade balancing kit as instructed.
Note: blade sets should not be inter-mixed as they are weight matched when
packaged together.
Fan makes repetitive ticking noise...
• Check for obstructions in rotor path.
• Make sure mounting hardware at ceiling is secure.
• Make sure all other hardware and blade attachments are tight.
• Give fan adequate “break in period” of several hours to several days then repeat
steps above.
Fan makes humming noise...
• Be sure you are using the control set (including receiver) that was supplied with
your fan.
• Be sure that all ttings (light kit, bottom dome, canopy, etc.) are rmly secured.
Loose parts will often cause vibrational noise or humming. Removal and re-attachment
can sometimes remedy such resonant vibrational noise.
Customer Service
Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (PST)
tel [phone]
[email protected]

Maintenance
Before servicing or cleaning your fan, switch power off at service panel and lock the
service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent
warning device, such a tag, to the service panel.
• Your fan uses maintenance free, sealed bearings. There is no need to lubricate the
motor bearings or inner shaft.
• It is recommended that you inspect your fan at least annually to conrm that all blade
screws and mounting hardware remain securely fastened as when originally installed.
• Periodic surface cleaning may be necessary depending on the amount of dust and
particulate accumulation on the blades and surfaces of your fan. Use a damp cloth.
If necessary, a light, non-abrasive soap solution may be used.
• If installed in a coastal, humid environment, regular surface cleaning may be necessary
in order to avoid deterioration or oxidizing effects of salt or other corrosive elements.
A Damp Location rating is not an assurance of finish durability. Preventative measures
should be taken dependent on the environmental exposures your fan will undergo in
order to preserve and protect the finish quality and appearance of your fan.
• If a wobble develops over time, you may need to rebalance your fan following the
instructions that were included with the balancing kit. If the blades have warped,
twisted, bent or become uneven in weight distribution, replacement blades may be the
best course of action and can be purchased by contacting The Modern Fan Co. directly.
• If a noise develops over time (clicking, ticking, humming or otherwise), refer to the
troubleshooting section of this manual (pages 12-13). If you are unable to remedy the
issue, contact Modern Fan customer service for further assistance.
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any
questions contact The Modern Fan Co.
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WARNING
See Pages 2-3
POWER OFF
Circuit Breaker
Customer Service
Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (PST)
tel [phone]
[email protected]

Lifetime Limited Warranty
All products manufactured and sold by The Modern Fan Co. meet the highest industry
standards. We use only the finest materials and production processes resulting in quality
ceiling fans backed by the following warranty:
Motors (dry locations):.......................................................................................................Lifetime
Motors (damp locations): ................................................................................................10 years
Light Kits:...............................................................................................................................3 years
Component Parts (switches, capacitors, blades): .........................................................1 year
Finishes: ...................................................................................................................................1 year
Wall and remote controls:....................................................................................................1 year
Limitations:
•This warranty covers failure of fan due to defect(s) in materials or workmanship and
does not apply to defects, malfunctions or failures which are caused by repairs by
persons not authorized by us, use of parts or accessories not authorized by us,
mishandling, improper installation, modifications or damage to the fan while in your
possession, or unreasonable use.
• This warranty applies only to products sold and installed within the United States.
• This warranty extends only to the original user or consumer purchaser of the ceiling fan.
•This warranty applies to private residential use of ceiling fans only. Use of products in
commercial applications is backed by a 10-year “motor” warranty. All other aspects of
this warranty remain the same.
• This warranty only covers the replacement or repair of ceiling fan or parts as specified
above, and does not cover any other costs incurred related to installation labor or
equipment, or shipping of fan or fan parts.
• No other expressed warranty is given. The repair or replacement of a product is your
exclusive remedy. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness is limited to the dura-
tion of this written warranty. In no event shall the Company be liable for consequential or
incidental damages. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of consequential
or incidental damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
Claims:
Prior to submitting a claim for a defective or failed fan, and prior to removal of your fan
from its installation location, please contact customer service (888-588-3267) for trouble-
shooting assistance. Often our personnel can diagnose the cause of a nonfunctioning fan
and provide either operational instructions, or replacement parts/components that don’t
require your fan be removed from the ceiling.
If we are unable to remedy the problem in this way, upon receipt of proof of purchase
(including date and location of sale), we will provide the necessary replacement parts or
fan as specified by this warranty, or provide instructions and an authorization for return
of the product for diagnosis, repair or replacement.
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V2020/08
The Modern Fan Company, Inc.
709 Washington Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520
tel [phone], fax [phone]
[email protected]
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